Associate Director, Overhead Lines Strategy & Delivery

AtkinsRéalis; The Wells; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director - Overhead Lines to shape and lead the OHL capability. You will provide strategic direction, governance and commercial leadership, ensuring safety, quality and sustainable growth across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes developing teams, strengthening client relationships and translating market opportunities into delivery excellence. You will be a senior leader with strong PLS-CADD expertise, responsible for portfolio delivery from 33 kV to 400 kV,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience directing complex OHL portfolios.
• Chartered Engineer status with relevant civil/structural background.
• Advanced knowledge of PLS-CADD and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and governance for the OHL portfolio and bids.
• Lead technical integrity, safety, quality and sustainability across projects.
• Build senior client relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Develop and mentor multidisciplinary teams and capability planning.

Skills

Leadership

Overhead lines

Stakeholder management

Strategic direction

PLS-CADD

Education

Chartered Engineer

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director - Overhead Lines to shape and lead the OHL capability. You will provide strategic direction, governance and commercial leadership, ensuring safety, quality and sustainable growth across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes developing teams, strengthening client relationships and translating market opportunities into delivery excellence. You will be a senior leader with strong PLS-CADD expertise, responsible for portfolio delivery from 33 kV to 400 kV,